Patents by Inventor Thomas J. Woods
Thomas J. Woods has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20150368502Abstract: A method for the production of substrate coated with a poly(ionic liquid), which method comprises the steps of: •(i) providing a monomer (I) which comprises both a polymerisable functional group and a nitrogen centre; •(ii) providing a substrate; •(iii) contacting the substrate with the monomer (I) in an exciting medium, in order to cause polymerisation of the monomer and deposition of the resultant precursor polymer (II) on the substrate; and •(iv) subsequently contacting the precursor polymer (II) with a cation-generating agent, in order to convert it into a poly(ionic liquid) (III) containing an imidazolium cation.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2013Publication date: December 24, 2015Inventors: Jas Pal Singh Badyal, Thomas J. Wood
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Publication number: 20150328620Abstract: There is described a method for heavymetal capture, which method comprises the step of bringing the heavy metal into contact with a chemically functionalized surface prepared by a plasma process, the surface being provided with organic functional groups able to coordinate with and thereby capture the heavy metal.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2014Publication date: November 19, 2015Applicant: SURFACE INNOVATIONS LIMITEDInventors: Thomas J. WOOD, Jas Pal Singh BADYAL
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Publication number: 20150332804Abstract: There is described a method for the vapour phase deposition of an intrinsically conducting polymer onto a substrate, which method comprises providing a precursor for the polymer and coupling the precursor together to form the required polymer, wherein the precursor is provided in the form of an atomised spray and substrates produced by such methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2013Publication date: November 19, 2015Applicant: SURFACE INNOVATIONS LIMITEDInventors: Thomas J. WOOD, Jas Pal Singh BADYAL
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Publication number: 20150180042Abstract: A method for forming a conducting nanocomposite layer on a substrate, the method comprising depositing a precursor on the substrate by plasma deposition, wherein the precursor comprises (i) a metal or metalloid centre, and (ii) one or more organic ligands, and wherein the conditions of the plasma deposition are tailored such that an organic matrix is retained in the resulting conducting nanocomposite layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: June 25, 2015Applicant: SURFACE INNOVATIONS LIMITEDInventors: Jas Pal Singh Badyal, Thomas J. Wood
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Publication number: 20140302257Abstract: A method for applying a zinc oxide coating to a substrate, comprising the steps of: (i) applying a nitrogen-containing aromatic heterocycle functionalised coating to the substrate; (ii) contacting the nitrogen-containing aromatic heterocycle functionalised coating with an agent comprising palladium(II) and/or platinum(II), resulting in a coating comprising complexed palladium(II) and/or platinum(II); (iii) reducing the complexed palladium(II) and/or platinum(II) in the coating to palladium(0) and/or platinum(0); and (iv) contacting the coating comprising complexed palladium(0) and/or platinum(0) with a zinc salt in the presence of a reducing agent under aqueous conditions to form a zinc oxide coating on the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2012Publication date: October 9, 2014Inventors: Jas Pal Singh Badyal, Thomas J. Wood
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Publication number: 20140188758Abstract: The system and method of the centralized integrated software for assisting agents in providing financial advice and product recommendations to clients based on financial needs is disclosed. The centralized software includes integrated applications for identifying various financial needs, priorities, and urgencies, and calculating survivor and retirement needs and various metrics based on rankings of various factors presented by the user. The centralized software includes an interactive interface for use for data gathering of client information. A module is identified for further input of user information based on the financial needs, priorities, and urgencies of the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2013Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: The Western and Southern Life Insurance CompanyInventors: McKenzie M. Harper, Thomas M. Eck, Doug Ross, Thomas J. Wood, Keith Payne, Matthew Vovk
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Publication number: 20140053846Abstract: The ventilation interface for sleep apnea therapy interfaces a ventilation device to the patient's airways. The ventilation interface includes a pair of nasal inserts made from flexible, resilient silicone which are oval shaped in cross-section and slightly tapered from a base proximal the ventilation supply to the distal tip end. A bead flange is disposed about the exterior of each insert at the distal end of the insert. A bleed port for release of exhaled air is defined through a conical vent projecting normally to the path of the incoming air flow, and continues through a nipple extending to the exterior of the air conduit. In one embodiment, a pair of nasal inserts are integral with a nasal cannula body, with bleed ports axially aligned with each insert. In another embodiment, each insert is independently connected to a separate, thin-walled, flexible supply line.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: InnoMed Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Thomas J. Wood
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Patent number: 8459538Abstract: An opening system for a container includes an end flap for extending over an opening of the container, and a sealing flap overlying the end flap. The end flap includes an open area and the sealing flap includes a perforation pattern. The perforation pattern includes a first perforation line including a central section extending over the open area, and a second perforation line extending from the first perforation line to one edge of the sealing flap. The first perforation line is configured to tear at a lower force than the second perforation line.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2009Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Federal Express CorporationInventors: Erika J. Raeth, Kenneth Vilag, Thomas J. Wood
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Publication number: 20110139865Abstract: An opening system for a container includes an end flap for extending over an opening of the container, and a sealing flap overlying the end flap. The end flap includes an open area and the sealing flap includes a perforation pattern. The perforation pattern includes a first perforation line including a central section extending over the open area, and a second perforation line extending from the first perforation line to one edge of the sealing flap. The first perforation line is configured to tear at a lower force than the second perforation line.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2009Publication date: June 16, 2011Inventors: Erika J. Raeth, Kenneth Vilag, Thomas J. Wood
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Patent number: 7472707Abstract: A ventilation or CPAP interface system adapted to be inserted into a nares of a user to secure the interface. A cannula adapted to be connected to a source of ventilation gas forms a first portion of an input gas flow passage to supply the ventilation gas to the user. A nasal insert adapted to be inserted the nares of the user forms a second portion of the input gas flow passage from the cannula to a distal end of the nasal insert. A seal portion adapted to engage a portion of the first naris is provided adjacent the distal end of the nasal insert. Ventilation interface system may optionally include feed tubes, y-connector, tube holder, and headgear.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2004Date of Patent: January 6, 2009Assignee: Innomed Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Wood, Bruce M. Sher, Shara Hernandez
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Patent number: 7234465Abstract: A ventilation interface and system is described which can be adapted to be connected to a source of ventilation. The ventilation interface and system includes an exhaust port positioned at a midpoint between at least two ventilation connectors. The ventilation interface system may optionally include feed tubes, y-connector, tube holder, and headgear.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2004Date of Patent: June 26, 2007Assignee: InnoMed Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Thomas J. Wood
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Patent number: 7191781Abstract: A ventilation interface and system is described which can be adapted to be connected to a source of ventilation. The ventilation interface and system may include variable exhaust ports. The ventilation interface system may optionally include feed tubes, y-connector, tube holder, and headgear.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2004Date of Patent: March 20, 2007Assignee: Innomed Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Thomas J. Wood
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Patent number: 7188624Abstract: The ventilation interface for sleep apnea therapy interfaces a ventilation device to the patient's airways. The ventilation interface includes a pair of nasal inserts made from flexible, resilient silicone which are oval shaped in cross-section and slightly tapered from a base proximal the ventilation supply to the distal tip end. A bead flange is disposed about the exterior of each insert at the distal end of the insert. A bleed port for release of exhaled air is defined through a conical vent projecting normally to the path of the incoming air flow, and continues through a nipple extending to the exterior of the air conduit. In one embodiment, a pair of nasal inserts are integral with a nasal cannula body, with bleed ports axially aligned with each insert. In another embodiment, each insert is independently connected to a separate, thin-walled, flexible supply line.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2004Date of Patent: March 13, 2007Assignee: InnoMed Technologies Inc.Inventor: Thomas J. Wood
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Patent number: 7059328Abstract: The ventilation interface for sleep apnea therapy interfaces a ventilation device to the patient's airways. The ventilation interface includes a pair of nasal inserts made from flexible, resilient silicone which are oval shaped in cross-section and slightly tapered from a base proximal the ventilation supply to the distal tip end. A bead flange is disposed about the exterior of each insert at the distal end of the insert. A bleed port for release of exhaled air is defined through a conical vent projecting normally to the path of the incoming air flow, and continues through a nipple extending to the exterior of the air conduit. In one embodiment, a pair of nasal inserts are integral with a nasal cannula body, with bleed ports axially aligned with each insert. In another embodiment, each insert is independently connected to a separate, thin-walled, flexible supply line.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2004Date of Patent: June 13, 2006Assignee: InnoMed Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Thomas J. Wood
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Patent number: 7000613Abstract: A ventilation or CPAP interface system adapted to be inserted into a nares of a user to secure the interface. A cannula adapted to be connected to a source of ventilation gas forms a first portion of an input gas flow passage to supply the ventilation gas to the user. A nasal insert adapted to be inserted the nares of the user forms a second portion of the input gas flow passage from the cannula to a distal end of the nasal insert. A seal portion adapted to engage a portion of the first naris is provided adjacent the distal end of the nasal insert. Ventilation interface system may optionally include feed tubes, y-connector, tube holder, headgear and a headgear flange.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2004Date of Patent: February 21, 2006Assignee: InnoMed Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Wood, Shara Hernandez, Bruce M. Sher
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Patent number: 6997177Abstract: The ventilation interface for sleep apnea therapy interfaces a ventilation device to the patient's airways. The ventilation interface includes a pair of nasal inserts made from flexible, resilient silicone which are oval shaped in cross-section and slightly tapered from a base proximal the ventilation supply to the distal tip end. A bead flange is disposed about the exterior of each insert at the distal end of the insert. In one embodiment, a valve is disposed between the nasal inserts and a source of positive airway pressure, the valve having a rim with a one-way diaphragm pivotally attached to the valve body with an inflatable bladder depending from the rim which seals against an exit port during inspiration and deflates to uncover the exit port on expiration. Another embodiment has nasal inserts without positive airway pressure but with a removable filter in the inserts for filtering inspired air.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2004Date of Patent: February 14, 2006Assignee: Inno Med Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Thomas J. Wood
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Patent number: D551340Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2005Date of Patent: September 18, 2007Assignee: InnoMed Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Wood, Shara Hernanadez, Bruce M. Sher
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Patent number: D618336Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2004Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Assignee: Innomed Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Thomas J. Wood
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Patent number: D627059Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2003Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Innomed Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Wood, Shara Hernanadez, Bruce M. Sher
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Patent number: RE42843Abstract: A nasal cannula for delivering air to a patient's nares. Two delivery tubes are provided to supply air to a pair of nasal inserts each of which conform to the shape of the nare. Properly placed bleed ports reduce noise and reduce carbon dioxide retained in the system. The cannula is positioned on the face with the aid of a strap system.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2006Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: Innomed Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Roger Strickland, Jonathan Lee, Thomas J. Wood